Sarpsborg is the newcomer in Norvegian Tippeligaen and they are playing not bad so far. Currently they are occupying the 13th position (with a game in hand) and are out of relegation zone. But coach Roar Johansen has one big problem for this match - the best striker Oyvind Hoas is out due to injury. He has played all 12 games so far and has scored 5 goals. It is clear his absence will be very big handicap for Sarpsborg. Three more players are doubtful - the first goalkeeper Joachim Heier (he was injured on cup game against Aalesund at Wednesday and was replaced) and two regular midfielders - Tobias Henanger and Michael Ron. Both players are important, even Henanger is still without a single match in Tippeligaen. Ron has played 8 games and even scored 2 goals for Sarpsborg this season. It is clear Sarpsborg will be very handicapped for this match. On contrary, the situation in Brann squad is very good as coach Rune Skarsfjord has all players available. Even more, one of the best players Rodolph Austin returned back to the club after his Gold Cup campaign with Jamaica in United States.

In situation like this, when Sarpsborg is definitely without the best striker Hoas and probably without few more key players, I think Brann will win at Sarpsborg Stadium.